Engineering Manager - RF Interconnects

Engineering New Albany, Indiana Anywhere, USA

Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $1 Billion global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between.

With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtec’s global presence enables its unmatched customer service.

THIS POSITION WILL BE ONSITE AT SAMTEC - NEW ALBANY, IN

Summary/Objective: The Engineering Manager for RF Interconnects leads a team that conceptualizes, designs and develops RF/Microwave interconnect products.

• Reviews and rationalize new product scopes.
• Actively participates and supports peer design reviews and other team efforts.
• Reviews and approves document change requests.
• Reviews and addresses specification deviations as required.
• Identifies technology gaps and sponsors projects to close those.
• Recruits, mentors and develops other members of the team.
• Handles multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can change very quickly.
• Works and communicates regularly with Marketing, Quality and Operations.
• Delegates projects and oversees their progress, engaging when required.
• Supports Project Management team with regular updates to the tracking system (PTS).
• Establishes and manages team metrics.

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”

• 7+ Years’ of Experience in RF Interconnect Design.
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and debugging mmWave (40+ GHz) interconnect products.
• Proficient in the interpretation of s‑parameter and Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) measurements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in blueprint reading, GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Experience leading and supervising Engineers.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic simulation techniques and/or network analyzer operation is desired.
• Process capability knowledge, as it pertains to precision machining is desired.
• Ability to use Solid Works and MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint Document Management and general computer literacy.
• Solid interpersonal communication skills, a professional demeanor, cooperative personality and a team attitude are all required. Works well with others and interacts effectively and efficiently with internal and external people and groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive cross‑functional team expertise including technical and non‑technical work.
• Analytical and creative thinker, problem solver, result‑oriented and focused.
• Motivated, high achiever, persistent and conscientious.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Management.